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Colors of the World: Crayola launch skin tone-coloured crayons in a bid “to help advance inclusion within creativity”

Crayola have launched a new pack of specially formulated Colors of the World crayons designed to mirror and represent over 40 skin tones from across the globe. The crayons company believes that children should be able to “creatively and accurately colour themselves into the world they see around them”, hence creating the new Colors of the World crayon box which includes 24 new specially formulated … Continue reading Colors of the World: Crayola launch skin tone-coloured crayons in a bid “to help advance inclusion within creativity”

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Earth School: Daily environmental adventures online for students to stay connected with nature

Earth School is providing free educational content to help students, parents and teachers around the world who are currently at home stay connected to nature. Initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and TED-Ed, Earth School, made for children and young people aged 5-18, takes students on a 30-day “Adventure” through the natural world. The 30-day adventure started on Earth Day on 22 April. Everyday … Continue reading Earth School: Daily environmental adventures online for students to stay connected with nature

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Sir David Attenborough and Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker among famous faces leading lessons in new BBC home schooling initiative

Sir David Attenborough is among a number of famous faces who will help teachers and parents around the UK with homes chooling during the coronavirus pandemic as part of the BBC’s Bitesize Daily Lessons. The veteran broadcaster and conservationist will be looking at geography topics including the oceans and mapping the world. Bitesize Daily, airing on BBC iPlayer and the BBC red button, will run … Continue reading Sir David Attenborough and Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker among famous faces leading lessons in new BBC home schooling initiative

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Harry Potter At Home online hub launched to keep kids confined at home entertained

A new Harry Potter At Home online hub has launched to keep kids entertained under lockdown during the Covid-19 outbreak. The website is aimed both at first-time readers and longtime fans of the Harry Potter book series. Harry Potter At Home includes a reading guide for children looking to delve into the Harry Potter books for the first time, as well as a short text … Continue reading Harry Potter At Home online hub launched to keep kids confined at home entertained

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Kids, Magickal Living

Google project site – Harry Potter: A History of Magic – provides a fun resource for home schooling kids (and adults) about magick and divination —

Are you curious about divination and magick? Want to provide your kids with some magickal “home schooling” while they are off school where both you and they can learn about magick and divination and see some “exhibits” at the same time? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then head to the Harry […] via Google project site – Harry Potter: A History of … Continue reading Google project site – Harry Potter: A History of Magic – provides a fun resource for home schooling kids (and adults) about magick and divination —

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Shakespeare Week: Hundreds of free resources to help primary school-aged children experience Shakespeare

Shakespeare Week, a national annual celebration giving primary school-aged children opportunities for enriching and enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare, kicks off from tomorrow. Coordinated by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Shakespeare Week, which runs from 16-22 March, offers cross-curricular resources and activities to educators and families, inspiring them to explore Shakespeare in creative and cross curricular ways. All participating teachers and home educators can access hundreds … Continue reading Shakespeare Week: Hundreds of free resources to help primary school-aged children experience Shakespeare

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Backyard Nature encouraging young guardians to help protect birds over the winter

A Backyard Nature campaign is enlisting the help of young guardians to take birds “under their wing” this winter by making sure they have plenty to eat and drink. Backyard Nature Guardians are being called on to make bird feeders from natural materials such as pine cones or apples that they can then place in their own garden or backyard or at a community project … Continue reading Backyard Nature encouraging young guardians to help protect birds over the winter

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DéfiPlanet: An educational playground in France for children and adults to learn about climate change and sustainability

An ecological theme park in France, DéfiPlanet, is an educational playground for children and adults to learn about climate change and sustainable development and to inspire them to take action in their lives. The park, located in Dienné in western France, which is spread across both forest and farmland is organised into two main sections – the past and the future – in order to … Continue reading DéfiPlanet: An educational playground in France for children and adults to learn about climate change and sustainability

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Recycled Cardboard Box crafts for kids of all ages [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

We can all agree that many of us have a few empty boxes laying around. While you can recycle your boxes at your nearest recycling facility, or use them to organize your home or workspace, you can also use leftover boxes in creative, fun ways with your kids. Read on to turn your cardboard boxes into functional art. via Recycled Cardboard Box crafts for kids of … Continue reading Recycled Cardboard Box crafts for kids of all ages [Infographic] — ecogreenlove

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Maize maze honours 50 year anniversary of Moon landing with giant astronaut maze

Looking for ideas for fun things to do with your kids during the remaining weeks of the summer holidays? Head for the nearest maize maze for some guaranteed fun and adventure. This year, Lower Ladysden Farm in Kent pays homage to the 50 year anniversary of spacecraft Apollo 11 landing on the moon in 1969 with a special Lunar Landing maze. The maize maze, featuring … Continue reading Maize maze honours 50 year anniversary of Moon landing with giant astronaut maze

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